Clinical Nurse III: B3W: Elective Orthopedics
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Schaghticoke
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Schaghticoke, NY, United StatesDepartment/Unit:Elective
Orthopedics - B3WWork Shift:Day (United States of America)B3W
Elective Orthopedics:B3West is a 24-bed unit, private rooms in the
post-surgical services. The primary population is elective
orthopedic surgery & Total Joint surgery. The nursing staff cares
for post-surgical patients as well as orthopedic trauma and general
medical-surgical patients.The Clinical Nurse contributes to the
creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients,
families, and colleagues through displays of kindness and active
listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work is
valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.Essential
Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:-----
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs,
performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document
treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal
rules and regulations.--- Orders, interprets, and evaluates
diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.---
Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care
rendered.--- Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care
management decisions.--- Provides primary and emergency care for
occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.---
Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as
ordered.--- Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of
Care for all patients.--- Directs and guides ancillary personnel
and maintain standards of professional nursing.Minimum
Qualifications:----- Graduate of a professional academic nursing
program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate
Degree is conferred--- Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse
license--- Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life
Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)--- Minimum
of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or
Progressive Care--- Excellent communication, prioritization,
organizational and time-management skills--- Possesses knowledge of
quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and
techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of
departmental and patient care quality improvement.Thank you for
your interest in Albany Medical Center!---Albany Medical is an
equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to
information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its
patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to
HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated
by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are
expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need
to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned
duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of
information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable
efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards,
shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected
from unauthorized access and modification.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Troy , Clinical Nurse III: B3W: Elective Orthopedics, Healthcare , Schaghticoke, New York
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